Toilet case



June 27, 1933. F B ER 1,916,176

TOILET CASE Filed Nov. 17, 1930 /0 NVENTOR FELIX B. MILLER Patented June27, 1933 l l'l" FFICE FELIX B. MILLER, 0F ALTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS,ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGN- MENTS, TO YORK HINZE AMBROSLA, INCL, OF.NE'VV YORK,

H. Y., A 'JOB-PORATION OF NEW TOILET CASE Application filed November 17,1930. Serial No. 436,685.

. This invention relates to toilet cases and moreparticularlyto toiletcases such as may be used to carry cosmetics, medicines and the like. 1t

The particular illustrative embodiment of the invention hereinafterdescribed is especially adapted to the carrying of a liquid and meansfor applying the same, and it is designed to provide a constructionwhich is simple and compact, convenient in'arrangement and capable ofbeing economically produced.

Another object of the invention is to provide'a toilet case for toiletwater, astringents, or the like, which is particularly adapted tobe'carried in a ladys pocketbook or handbag and which is fully protectedagainst breakage, leakage, or the like.

Another object of the invention is to provide a toilet case of the abovedescribed character which permits of'ready access with the least amountof trouble.

Another object of the invention is to pro vide a toilet case of theabove character which A is adapted to carry both the liquid toilet wateror astringent and for applying the-liquid.

Another object is to provide a toilet case of the above characterdescribed, which in contradistinction to being bulky is a unitary, slim,flat, compact case.

Another object of the invention is to provide a toilet case of the abovecharacter described which is fool proof in operation and absorbentmaterial which is of a simple construction, which may be manufacturedcheaply, and which is strong and durable.

Other objects, general and particular, may best be appreciated byreference to the accompanying drawing, wherein ig. l is a perspectiveview;

Fig. 2 is a transverse section substantially on the line 22 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view ith one of the covers in raised position, and

Fig. 4 is an end view of the case with the liquid receptacle removed.

As conducive to a clearer understanding, it is pointed out that bottlesfor astringents, toilet waters, or the like, are classed as one of theessential parts of a womans paraphernalia. Such bottles are usuallycarried in aladys pocketboock, handbag, or the like, and, if notprotected by some other casing, are susceptible to breakage, leaking, orother dilliculties. Such bottles have been entirely enclosed in aprotective case, but such a protection has the disadvantage that it isnecessary to take the bottle from the casing to 'ain access to theliquidcontained therein. uch a requirement has the further disadvantagethat inremoving the bottle from the casing there is the danger ofdropping it. A still further disadvantage of carrying such a bottle in apocketbook is that the absorbent material for applying the liquid iscarried separately and often becomes lost or otherwise permanentlyseparated from the bottle.

It is another object of this invention to overcome the above describeddiificulties and disadvantages of prior protective casings in athoroughly practical and economical and dependable manner.

Referring to the drawing, the device shown comprises a box-like casehaving a transverse partition 11 dividing the, sameinto compartments 12and 13, respectively provided with covers I l and 15. These covers arehingedly mounted upon a pin 16 supported by lugs 1? formed on the uppermarginal portion of the partition 11. This partition 11 may be securedwithin the case in any suitable manner, but in the form shown the endsof the partition are provided with small lugs 18 which enter and fitwithin corresponding openings 19 in the side walls of the case. 7

The compartment 13 in this instance is designed to contain a liquidreceptacle, in hottle form. This receptacle preferably conforms roughlyto the shape and dimensions of the compartment, so there is littleopportunity for movement of the receptacle therein when the cover is inclosed position.

In order to provide convenient access to the contents of the receptacle,the neck 26 of this receptacle may extend through an opening generallyindicated at 29 in the walls of the case and a suitable closure such asscrew cap 27 placed upon the projecting portion thereof. As shown inFigure 4, the opening 2 9 is formed by providing cut-out art-s 41 and 42in the cover 15 and in side walls of the cover 15 and case 10. Further,the cut-out portions 41 and 42 are so disposed that the opening 29 issubstantially centered in the side wall of the compartment 13. With aconstruction of this character it is unnecessary to raise cover 15 togain access to the contents of the receptacle 25, and this would only bedone to permit the insertion or removal of the receptacle.

While various arrangements to this end may be provided, a satisfactoryone is illustrated in which the neck of the receptacle projects throughthe case at the junction of one end wall ofthe case and thecorresponding end flange of the cover 15, the marginal portions of eachbeing cut away to provide the opening 29. The receptacle 2; has a collar30 upon the neck thereof substantially to abut the end wall of the caseand. this coacts with a slight enlargement of the neck as at 31 furtherto restrict movement of the receptacle within the case when the cover 15is closed. The covers 14; and 15 may be provided with suitable latches32 and 33 respectively.

The compartment 12 may be used for any convenient purpose. but in'thepresent in stance it is primarily designed to hold cotton or othersuit-able absorbent material e 0 which may be of assistance in theapplication of the liquid within the receptacle.

From the foregoing it is clear that the case 10 together with the liquidreceptacle 25 and the absorbent material 40 may be conveniently andsafely carried in a pocketbook. Further, to apply the liquid'in thereceptacle 25 it is only necessary to remove the cap 27, and it is notnecessary to lift the cover 15 and remove the bottle from the casing 10.Furthermore, inasmuch as the absorbent material 40 for applying theliquid in the container 25 is contained in a compartment of the case 10,it is always readily available for such use.

It will be evident that the construction is simple and compact, ment andmay be economically produced. The parts with the exception of the liquidreceptacle may be readily stamped from sheet metal and easily assembled.

As other embodiments may be made of the features of the inventionwithout deconvenient in arrangeparting from the scope thereof, it is tobe understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in theaccompanying drawing is to be interpreted as merely illustrative and notin a limiting sense.

I claim:

1. As an article of manufacture, a toilet case comprising a boxlilzestructure open at the top, a partition in said case dividing it into twocompartments, cover members for the individual compartments hingedlymounted on said partition, a receptacle in one compartment for holding aliquid, means in the other compartment for applying said liquid, saidbox-like structure and the cover member covering the compartment holdingthe receptacle having cut out portions adapted when juxtaposed to forman opening into said case, and said receptacle having a neck adapted toprotrude through said opening, whereby the contents of said receptaclemay be reached without opening the cover member of the compartmentcontaining the receptacle.

2. As an article of manufacture, a toilet case comprising a box-likestructure open at the top, a partition in said case dividing it into twocompartments, cover members for the individual compartments hingedlymounted on said partition, a cover member of one of the compartmentshaving sides substantially equal in height to the height of thecorresponding sides of the box-like. structure, a receptacle in thecompartment having the cover member with the sides described, saidreceptacle being adapted to contain a liquid and means in the othercompartment for applying said liquid, the sides of said receptaclecompartment and of said cover having cut-out portions adapted whenjuxtaposed to form an opening into said case, said opening beingdisposed substantially midway between the top of the cover and thebottom of the box-like structure, and said receptacle having a neckadapted to protrude through said opening whereby the contents of saidreceptacle may be removed without removing the cover, and whereby thereceptacle is held midway between the top and bottom of the case.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification this13th day of November, 1930.

FELIX B. MILLER.

